2016 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 149 - National Energy Policy and Programs
Subchapter IX - Research and Development
Part E - Nuclear Energy
Sec. 16273 - Advanced fuel cycle initiative
| 42 U.S.C. § 16273 (2016) |
| §16273. Advanced fuel cycle initiative |
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(a) In general
The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology, shall conduct an advanced fuel recycling technology research, development, and demonstration program (referred to in this section as the "program") to evaluate proliferation-resistant fuel recycling and transmutation technologies that minimize environmental and public health and safety impacts as an alternative to aqueous reprocessing technologies deployed as of August 8, 2005, in support of evaluation of alternative national strategies for spent nuclear fuel and the Generation IV advanced reactor concepts. (b) Annual reviewThe program shall be subject to annual review by the Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee of the Department or other independent entity, as appropriate. (c) International cooperationIn carrying out the program, the Secretary is encouraged to seek opportunities to enhance the progress of the program through international cooperation. (d) ReportsThe Secretary shall submit, as part of the annual budget submission of the Department, a report on the activities of the program. |
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(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, §953, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 886.) |
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| Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 149 - NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS SUBCHAPTER IX - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Part E - Nuclear Energy Sec. 16273 - Advanced fuel cycle initiative |
| section 16273 |
| 2016 |
| January 6, 2017 |
| No |
| standard |
| 119 Stat. 886 |
| Public Law 109-58 |
